Giggem, the first
matchmaking platform for musicians and music industry professionals... has
announced the launch of a new "Auditions" feature that allows Giggem
users to pre-screen new bandmates online.

As the industry’s first comprehensive and cohesive platform dedicated
to helping musicians find one another, Giggem is now introducing a new
pro tool that will significantly increase the reach and efficiency of
finding the right bandmate(s) at a fraction of the time.

“Giggem’s Auditions feature mirrors real-life events,” says Emir
Turan, founder and CEO of Giggem. “As a platform that serves the music
community, we found it vital to provide a tool that allowed bands an
easier and more efficient way to find and screen new band members. With
Auditions, it is now finally possible to leverage technology and
algorithms to make this process better while maximizing selections for
bands.”

On Giggem, bands, musicians, songwriters, managers and labels can
create custom profiles specific to who they are and what they’re looking
for. Giggem’s algorithm then extracts key information to make the most
relevant suggestions for people to connect.

Additionally, users have the ability to see who has viewed their
profile, maximizing the chances of being discovered or proactively
making the connection themselves via Giggem’s direct messaging feature.

How Auditions works:
• Bands can create an Audition, choose which position they are
searching for (lead guitarist, vocalist, etc.) and refine with target
country, state, and city
• Option to create private or public Auditions
• Set a deadline for submissions
• Invite musicians within the network
• View and manage all applications on one page

Once an Audition is posted, bands will be able to filter through the
entrants who will then advance onto the next stage(s) of the selection
process. Bands will be given a personalized page for each Audition
created and will be able to monitor and organize incoming potentials,
connect with them directly through the Giggem platform and preview their
work.

“The Auditions feature is the making of a band,” Turan says. “Prior
to Giggem, bands have taken to Craigslist, advertisements and posters in
bars to search for a bandmate. However, those approaches tend to be
highly disorganized, time consuming and sometimes risky. While we are
building this matchmaking platform for independent musicians, Auditions
made complete sense as one of the first tools we want to offer our
community.”